The following topics are covered in this Excavation Competent Person training course:

Definitions of Key Terms Used in the OSHA Excavation Standards

OSHA Requirements for a Competent Person

General Hazards Associated with Trenching and Excavation Work

Requirements for Locating and Working Near Underground Utilities (includes the Call 811 system and the HI state underground utilities protection code)

Dangers Associated with Water Accumulation

Access and Egress from Trenches and Excavations

Exposure to Vehicular Traffic

Identifying and Addressing Potential Atmospheric Hazards Associated with Excavation Work

Soil Testing and Classification

Requirements for Protective Systems

Sloping and Benching

Shoring

Trench Boxes

Other Protective Systems

Competent Person Inspection Requirements

OSHA Directives and Interpretations Related to Trenching and Excavation

OSHA Inspections at Excavation Sites

. . . and more

This trenching and excavation competent person class takes one day to complete, and can be conducted anywhere in the Honolulu HI area on a weekday or a Saturday, whichever works best for you. The excavation competent person class consists of PowerPoint, video, workshops, and testing to keep the trainees engaged. Attendees will also receive a manual, note packet, and a certificate of completion for the trenching and excavation competent person training course. And the employer receives a training certification form containing all information and signatures required to document the completion of your excavation competent person training class.

To request a proposal for an onsite excavation competent person training class in Honolulu HI or other parts of Oahu for your group, please